Edible brassicas market in Kazakhstan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for edible brassicas in Kazakhstan expanded from 584 thousand tons in 2018 to 602 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by the introduction of new state school nutrition regulations, which increased demand for fresh vegetables, and continued government subsidies for agriculture, including greenhouse production. However, in 2020, the market volume fell to 577 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic led to export restrictions and supply chain disruptions.

Post-pandemic recovery took hold in 2021, with the market reaching 619 thousand tons, fueled by a significant rebound in consumer food spending. The market grew further to 659 thousand tons in 2022, driven by a state program that expanded greenhouse areas to 219 hectares, bolstering domestic output, alongside updated school meal legislation that sustained institutional demand.

In 2023, the market contracted to 586 thousand tons. Major agroholdings remained active players in the sector during this period.

Production edible brassicas in Kazakhstan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan ranked 24th globally in the production of edible brassicas.

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, Kazakhstan's production of edible brassicas declined. In 2020, the country produced 567.8 thousand tons, marking a slight decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 582.8 thousand tons, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, with an 8.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports edible brassicas from Kazakhstan

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan exported 44 541 tons of edible brassicas, representing a 4.5% decline from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 46 642 tons, and the largest increase took place in 2018, surging by 242.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical distribution of exports in volume terms highlighted a strong reliance on Russia, which accounted for 90.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited high volatility during these years. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 9.8-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Kazakhstan's exports of edible brassicas amounted to 7 255 thousand US dollars, down by 37.5% compared to 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 612 thousand US dollars, while the most substantial increase occurred in 2018, jumping by 359.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017–2020, Russia remained the primary partner for exports in value terms, making up 91.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020

Imports edible brassicas to Kazakhstan

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The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Kazakhstan imported 54 115 tons of edible brassicas, showing a notable reduction of 17.7% year-over-year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 68 104 tons, and the largest increase also occurred in 2018, rising by 82.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in volume terms reflected a strong dependence on Uzbekistan, which absorbed 91.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Kazakhstan in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Kazakhstan's imports of edible brassicas declined. In 2020, the country imported 11 246 thousand US dollars worth of edible brassicas, indicating an abrupt reduction of 42.8% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 19 652 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, climbing by 60.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Uzbekistan continued to be the main market for imports in value terms, holding an 83.2% share of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Kazakhstan in value, 2017-2020